GU21 2DW is a well-regarded residential area on Alexandra Gardens, 0.0km from Knaphill in Woking. Administratively it sits within Knaphill ward and the Woking constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, GU21 2DW is a striving suburban area — non-UK born households working to get ahead. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. The 35 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 37% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 79 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £488k, up 9.5% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for GU21 2DW are sourced from Output Area E00157908 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ALEXANDRA GARDENS, GU21 2DW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ALEXANDRA GARDENS, GU21 2DW.
347
35
£ 65,000 /yr
51%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: GU21 2DW is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
GU21 2DW has a significant social housing presence — 37% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. The 35-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population. Property prices are trending up 9.5% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for GU21 2DW. The average age is 35.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 497,500
20 sales · Mean £ 506,350
Terraced
£ 327,500
5 sales · Mean £ 347,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around GU21 2DW is moderate at 79 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and public order. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
St John's Primary School
Knaphill School
St Hugh of Lincoln Catholic Primary School
The Knaphill Lower School
The Oaktree School
The Hermitage School
The Winston Churchill School A Specialist Sports College
Beaufort Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
13 nearby- Bottle & Basket0.7 km
- Budgens (Woking Convenience Store)1.0 km
- Roberts Family Butchers1.0 km
- Wickes Building Supplies Ltd0.5 km
- Co-op Stores0.3 km
- + 8 more
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- The Crown Public House0.3 km
- The Garibaldi0.7 km
- Knaphill Working Mens Club0.4 km
Restaurant, Cafe
9 nearby- Asiana Restaurant0.7 km
- Cafe 680.3 km
- Eastern Taste0.3 km
- Ernie's Corner Café & Bakery0.3 km
- Radley's Cafe0.4 km
- + 4 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Tesco0.4 km
Takeaway Shop
11 nearby- Charcoal Grill0.3 km
- Dragon Inn0.3 km
- Knaphill Fish Bar0.3 km
- Out To Lunch0.7 km
- Peking Take Away0.3 km
- + 6 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Brookwood2.0 km
- Worplesdon3.8 km
- Woking (Main)4.0 km
Bus Stops
- Queen's Road0.1 km
- Queen's Road0.2 km
- Northwood Avenue0.2 km
- Northwood Avenue0.2 km
- St Hugh of Lincoln Church0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: GU212DW · Data under Open Government Licence